Senior Public Infrastructure Contract Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead major public-sector construction procurements and capital projects.

You will oversee contracts from planning to closeout, including CMAR and Design-Build approaches, with a focus on high-value procurements and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and coordination across engineering, legal, and finance teams to ensure procurement objectives are met and projects stay on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of public-sector procurement and contracting experience.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave contracting and complex procurements.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, and alternative delivery methods.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction procurements from pre-award through closeout.
• Develop acquisition strategies, procurement plans, and schedules for major projects.
• Prepare and administer RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, and other procurement documents.
• Evaluate procurement approaches and select appropriate contract types.
• Coordinate proposal evaluations, source selection activities, and negotiations.
• Prepare award documentation and support contract execution.
• Manage contract modifications, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Mentor contracting staff and collaborate with engineering, legal, and finance teams.

Skills

CMAR delivery

Design-Build

Procurement planning

RFP/IFB/RFQ

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead major public-sector construction procurements and capital projects.

You will oversee contracts from planning to closeout, including CMAR and Design-Build approaches, with a focus on high-value procurements and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and coordination across engineering, legal, and finance teams to ensure procurement objectives are met and projects stay on